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Numu Capital announced its investment in Bosta, the on-demand delivery platform that allows people and businesses to send and receive shipments with the push of a button, and monitor their deliveries.
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[TURKEY]
Modanisa, the Turkey-based modest fashion site, has closed a fourth round of funding. Led by Dubai-based VC Wamda Capital and STC Ventures for an undisclosed amount.
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[TUNISIA]
Travelcar, a startup that allows you to make your car available for renting at airports has raised a US$15.8 million Series B round. The investment was raised from French carmaker PSA Group and French insurance company MAIF.
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[UAE]
EKAR SECURES FUNDING FROM AUDACIA CAPITAL
UAE-based startup Ekar, a pay-as-you-drive hourly and daily car rental service has now managed to raise an undisclosed amount of funding from Dubai-based investment firm Audacia Capital that secures a 25% ownership stake in Ekar.
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[EGYPT]
MINTRICS WON THE DUBAI LYNX STARTUP ALLEY COMPETITION
Mintrics the social video analytics dashboard won the Dubai Lynx Startup Alley Competition. Mintrics lets brands, agencies and content creators understand exactly how their videos are performing on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. It allows them to clearly see what works, what doesn't, and why.
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[EGYPT]
SUPPORT VOXERA ON KICKSTARTER!
Support Voxera! The World's First Solution For Voice Roaming. Stay Connected Anywhere Anytime Around The World With $0 Voice Roaming Fees. Pledge here.
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[EGYPT]
#HonaAlShabab, Egypt's first startup contest kicked off this week with 4 fiery pitches! Swvl, an app that allows users to customize public transportation, is through to the next round. Tune in every Tuesday 10PM (GMT+2) to CBC Egypt's Hona Al 3asema - هنا العاصمه. to see more startups batting out on the first entrepreneurship contest to hit the region!
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[EGYPT]
TATWEER MISR INNOVATION COMPETITION
Deadline: March 26
Are you eager to turn ideas into practical solutions? Well, you've come to the right place because Tatweer Misr needs YOU! We're looking for innovative individuals who can turn Marketing, Finance, Architecture and Design challenges into opportunities. Finalists will get a chance to attend a training and then pitch their ideas to Tatweer Misr for prizes. To apply for Marketing, Finance, Architecture and Design challenges.
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[EGYPT]
STARTUP REACTOR 4 IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Deadline: April 1
Startup Reactor is a 5-month program aimed at supporting and accelerating startups in Egypt with a high potential for accelerated growth. The top 3 startups will be awarded 15,000 Euros in cash prizes, with further investment opportunities from Innoventures and VC4A investor network. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend Startup Spark sessions and workshops held throughout Egypt in March. For more info and to apply here.
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[AFRICA]
APPLY TO THE AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
The African Entrepreneurship Award offers $1 million to all eligible African entrepreneurs with an existing business or just an idea for one. The Award Journey is made up of 4 rounds of mentoring and starts by you taking a few minutes to submit an idea for Round 1. Apply here.
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[USA]
SIGN UP TO STARTUP SCHOOL BY YCOMBINATOR
Anyone can sign up at StartupSchool.org for the 10-week massively open online course (MOOC). We want to teach everyone how to start a startup and help them along the way with guidance from people who’ve started companies. Signup here.
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[EGYPT]
ELRE7LA
Deadline to apply April 8
Escape the city and attend ElRe7la. A four-day camping experiences outside of the city bringing together different communities of leaders and entrepreneurs for an unconventional networking experience that is reflective and habit changing. Apply here.
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